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Chuck Whittall says he intends to meet milestone to pay $22 million.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
June 1 deadline approaches for Colony payment

Chuck Whittall says he intends to meet milestone to pay $22 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.25.17

Police reports from around Longboat Key May 15-19

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Studio Space: Lori Simon

Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2013
Cell Phones for Soldiers opens new lines of communication

The Jacobites Pipe Band has partnered with area churches to collect cell phones for active-duty military members, as part of the national non-profit organization, Cell Phones for Soldiers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although businesses say the palm grove is the source of constant flooding in the area, commissioners said the historic value of the trees should be considered before taking action.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2014
City to revisit Palm Avenue landscaping plans

After a number of residents spoke at Monday's City Commission meeting in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will reconsider its options for improving the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Special Turnaround

The Sarasota High girls basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Three crashes reported on GMD; ULI prepares for first meeting; Town prepares for state groin challenge hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Morris is deputy director of utilities for Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County Utilities receives another blow amid hurricane season

The utilities department works to fill the gap left after two deputy directors with a combined nearly 23 years of experience tender their resignations.

  • East County
  • News
Guests gather at the entrance of the Peaceful Path at Peace Presbyterian Church for an art dedication on Sept. 28.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 29, 2024
East County church unveils its outdoor art gallery

A collection of artwork was added to the wooded trail at Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on East Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"I cannot emphasize too strongly what an honor it has been to serve as New College's president," said Gordon "Mike" Michalson.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 16, 2011
New College president to retire

Gordon "Mike" Michalson will retire as New College president and return to the school as a professor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joohyn Kim receives her diploma, Friday, May 25, from President Michalson of New College.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony

The second largest class to graduate from New College had their graduation ceremony, Friday, May 25, out on the lawn of the New College bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Mary Gratehouse
  • By Lori Sax |
  • November 9, 2025
New College carries on tradition with annual clambake

The event, on the campus along the bayfront, raises money for the New College Foundation.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dean and Bill Mixon and Rick Permuy, Janet Mixon's son, sport orange smiles.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Lasting Legacy: Mixon's Fruit Farms

Mixon's Fruit Farms endured struggles - and a change in strategy - to make it to its 75th season.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park (File photo)
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 16, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vicky Cawte and her mother, Deirdre, will co-host weekly Irish dancing classes at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
San Marco Plaza to offer Irish Dance in Lakewood Ranch

Deirdre and Victoria Cawte are offering Irish Dance classes starting Oct. 10 in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 26, 2021
St. Armands Circle Association hosts Family Day

Families on the Circle enjoyed a family and pet photoshoot area on July 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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